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1. Pressure 0 6 bar MAaximurnm Test Pressure bar Maximum Water Flow Fus Maximum Static Pressure 10 bar 1956 ariment 0870 120 0285 contact aur technical Forfuriher peg cone your Sales Ofcer Office Sales Tel 0113 270 6845 7 0113272 38 TIERE 644 0113 272 5385 Northern Ireland Tel 028 9070 6990 Fax 0231 9070 56005 cport Tel 444 0 113 2 01 11 10 Fax 444 0 113 271 6250 TV and Sky connection If you only require analogue TV Plug a CT100 cable into the wall socket marked TV Plug the other end of the CT100 cable into the socket in the rear of TV Tune IV the local transmitter IMPORTANT NOTE In all examples the TV connection requires a female connector on one end of the coaxial cable to plug into the wall socket in the lounge If you only require analogue TV to lounge and bedroom Plug a CT100 cable into the wall socket marked TV amp take to the Y Splitter Plug the another end of the CT100 cable into the socket in the rear of TV from the Y Splitter Plug the another end of the CT100 cable into return Tune TV to the local transmitter IMPORTANT NOTE In all examples the TV connection requires a female connector on one end of the coaxial cable to plug into the wall socket in the lounge 39 If you only require analogue TV amp DVD Video Plug a CTIOO cable into the wall socket marked TV2. In the event of degli ei or Pus 2 nt of heating and hot water charges we will not cut off your supply b ith the bd ct 22 customer agreement y mi uis be at risk of eviction procedures so it is mperative 1 vise Fire safety Please NOTE do not burn candles or incense in your apartment as both are a fire risk Your property is fitted with one mains oowered smoke detector and a mains powered heat detector with a battery back up to ensure safe operation in the event of a power failure The smoke detector is located in the hallway of the property and looks like this It is imperative that you check that the detector is working weekly by pressing the test button the face of the unit heat detector is in the kitchen lounge looks like this In addition to sounding in the event of a fire your detector may give various audible indications of a malfunction Please refer to the instruction leaflet in section 3 of this residents pack for details of how the detector functions and full clear instructions for the maintenance of this importance piece of equipment IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE This building has been refurbished in such a way as to protect the people in it if a fire breaks out The important thing to remember is that if the fire starts in your apartment it is up to you to make sure that you can get out of it AT ALL TIMES e Make sure the smoke and heat detectors in your apartment
3. 6 Thermally broken aluminium with double triple glazed units Aico Eil41 Eil44 Ei 146 MEM EAD15H80H80D Greenwood Airvac CV2CIP Carlisle Brass Serazzotta Ires CP Tiles UK Micenas Perla NCNOO Anthracite NCN80 P Trai Bianco Natural TRNOO 36 Bianco TRNOOM Polyflor 2119 Grey Flagstone Secura Vinyl sheet Burmatex Tivoli 20214 St Martin Sands Woodwork White Gloss Walls and Ceilings Matt white non vinyl emulsion All sanitary ware and taps comply with the capacity flow rates 12 Security Smoking It is illegal to smoke within the common parts of the building and we request that you do not smoke within your own apartment Costs for redecorating any apartment that has suffered from smoking will be deducted from your deposit at the end of your tenancy Apartment access control Each apartment has a wall mounted video door entry intercom fitted in the lounge This unit communicates via video voice and door release only with the floor entrance access panel This unit communicates via voice and gate release only with the external boundary pedestrain gate access panel Each resident has a hand held fob unit that when offered to either the pedestrain gate panel or block front entrance panel releases the gate or door respectively In the event of the fire alarm being activated all access controlled doors and pedestrain gates will automatically be released to allow free exit through The vehicle gates are operated
4. Fridges and freezers for example work harder than any other kitchen appliance and are on 24 hours a day An energy efficient fridge freezer for example uses only a third of the energy to do the same job as a 10 year old model What if there is no label on the appliance If you can t find the energy label on the product you should ask the retailer as they must provide this information by law What else can I do The following tips can help you save energy Run your washing machine and dishwasher with full loads e Switch off lights when not needed e Don t leave your appliances on standby Use economy and low temperature settings Ensure that fridges and freezers installed away from cookers and other sources of heat www direct gov uk energylabel Look for other useful labels European Ecolabel This label indicates that the product has been independently assessed and found to meet strict environmental criteria considering more than just energy consumption putting it among the best in its class Energy Saving Trust Recommended This logo can only be used on the most energy efficient products usually the top 20 per cent of those available This label is only used on office equipment and shows that product has achieved energy efficiency standards set by the EU Energy Star www direct gov uk energylabel Find out more This information has been produced by the Depar
5. Plug the other end into Input socket on the DVD or video Use another CT100 cable to connect DVD video Output socket to the rear of TV Tune TV amp DVD video to the local transmitter p If you have a TV DVD Video amp Freeview receiver DAYA DAV To Plug a CT100 cable into the wall socket marked TV Plug the other end of the CT100 cable into Inout socket on Freeview box Use another CT100 cable to connect Freeview output to the DVD or video input socket Use another cable to connect the video output socket to the rear of TV Tune TV video amp Freeview to the local transmitter 40 If you have a TV DVD Video amp SKY Receiver IMPORTANT NOTE To enable SKY reception you will need to set up a contract with BSKYB Once this is arranged then you will have a SKY Receiver and be able to follow the instructions below Plug a CT100 cable into the wall socket marked TV Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into TV Input socket on SKY Receiver Plug one CT100 cable into the wall socket marked Sat Plug the other end of this cable into Input 1 on SKY Receiver Use another coaxial cable to connect the SKY receiver OU to the DVD video input socket Use another coaxial cable to connect the video output socket to the rear of TV Tune TV amp DVD video to the local transmitter and to the SKY Receiver SKY Receiver i DAYA DIAY 10 If yo
6. the walls of the development as a whole 1 Lightweight items like photograph frames etc can be positioned and hung using small fixings with a limited penetration 2 Heavier items like large picture frames mirrors or certain forms of light duty shelving can be fixed to the walls using the correct plasterboard fixings There are various types of fixings on the market always follow the manufacturer s instructions provided when buying their product 3 Very heavy objects such as book shelves adjustable TV support brackets etc should not be fixed to the walls unless provision has been made during construction If they are there is a very real DANGER of injury from falling objects to persons and or damage to property Proprietary plasterboard fixings can be obtained from most DIY retail establishments This type of fixing is installed by a Making a small diameter pilot hole into the plasterboard wall at the position required b Placing the tip of the fixing into the pilot hole and screwing in fully using a flat blade or Phillips screwdriver screwing into the plasterboard fixings using the screws that came with the item you are fitting to the wall Please NOTE before fixing into any of the walls you must check to make sure that all fixings are clear of services i e electric cables BT cables and water pipes that run within the timber frame walls at certain locations These are usually indicated by the position of surface mou
7. Call the helpline with any issues on 0345 672 372 Recycling and waste Please refer to Manchester City Council data sheets regarding your bin collections and other services provided by Manchester City Council During 2008 local authorities sent 15 5 million tonnes of household waste to landfill When rubbish is put in a landfill site it becomes compacted and the materials break down anaerobically without oxygen resulting in the formation of a toxic sludge which can enter water courses This process also produces methane gas a significant greenhouse gas Landfill sites across the UK are filling up rapidly and no one wants to live next to a landfill site therefore we must start taking action When it comes to waste from apartments it is advised to use the WRAP hierarchy Reduce Reuse see also Waste amp Resources Action Programme Wwww wrap org uk Recycle Now www recyclenow com Recycling Group for Unwanted Gifts www freecycle com Recycling bins Your apartment is provided with recycling bins which are located in a kitchen unit Your local authority makes collections for recyclable waste every two weeks The recycling bins are to be emptied in the Eco store located outside close to the main entrance Materials which will be collected by the local authority for recycling are limited to Tins and cans and plastic glass bottles and bin or caddy Paper and cardboard blue bin or bag Waste food green bin
8. Garden refuse green bin For safety good health and cleanliness it is imperative that waste is taken down to the Eco store regularly Failure to do so contravenes the terms of your customer agreement and could lead to repossession proceedings Furniture Furniture wr e there a numerous TN 20s good 4 the furniture re use network ave supplied and wish to disp Re use Charities across the N th West condition some will even cc llect it ES MEN www fi Spi ur local charities How to reduce food waste Refer to www lovefoodhatewaste com emtied in the food Batteries Batteries contain a toxic mix of chemicals q aste de pots for appropriate cycle disoosal Check www recycl emo E Sre YOU can recy batteries e ils of public transport local amenities and farmers markets etc please refer shester City Council Inform ation p pack which is issued annually to every council tax includes information on local Police and Fire Stations and contacts gmpte gov uk covers all local transport Transport Direct NW NNWW traveline i Yorth 5 WWW MEM Com WWW norihervalic quis Street Bradford Road and map x F wu lay oT 4 lo 5 Manchester Tel 01 618 856 3621 E
9. Global Warming Potential of zero Sustainable DIY Making apartment improvements even simply touching up on scratched paint work can make a difference to the local and global environment DIY can be better for the environment and your health if undertaken in a sustainable manner as outlined below Paints Standard paints can contain a toxic mix of chemicals such as high levels of Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs and petrochemicals which can be released into the air as the paint dries These are neither good for your health nor the environment There are numerous companies which provide water based paints made from natural ingredients Always take waste solvents such as paint stripper to the FOREST nearest local council refuse site for proper disposal STEWARDSHIP Floors COUNCIL FSC Your floors are pre finished and the cleaning instructions are enclosed in this document 11 20 Specification and manufacturer details The details provided below are for information only Appliances Heat Exchange Unit Kitchen units Kitchen worktop Internal doors Apartment entrance door Windows Smoke and heat detector Consumer unit Bathroom amp Kitchen extractor Internal ironmongery Wall tiling Floor tiling Carpet Internal paint Sanitary ware see Section 16 of the manual Baxi Richmond Evola Grey Brown Evola White Karonia Mistral Mist Vicona pre finished solid core PDS Doorsets
10. a positive position which will enable a radiator to be removed maintenance 525 avold accidental operation of the valve or accidental damage whilst decorating the manual shut off cap used for added security instead of the TAV head In this case remove the TRV sensor head ewir securing ring and replacing with the manual cap and turning ta the position moving the radiator for J TEMPERATURE SETTINGS There are 8 positions on the TRV headwork Optional Extra use code number 42270 1 To limit the maximum etting HM ELE i i1 n n 3 1 position Ir ow ful one segment to the right of LOCK positi heac Insertion of the Locking Pin The now Sens limited dtoti e desired 2 To lock a pre determined setti Set to the desired locking position Insert rhe Locking Pin under the base into the segment in line with the LC Rye m t tati I be required to allow ful insertion af the CS n Pin w locked in place Mistrall Il Lockshield Radiator Valves Compression x compression Both ends af the 15 x 1 2 Mistral Ii valve body are threaded 1 2 BSP enabling this sive of valve to be Ritter to the tailpipe in the radiator either horizontally In the e ent That needs sse pens for de echn Technical Data 1 Maximum
11. assistance Within this guide you will find details about your apartment advice on how best to maintain it and relevant instruction manuals for your fitted appliances and heating and hot water systems The address of your property is Apartment 1 64 Tribe New Islington 43 Chippenham Road Manchester M4 6BY Apartment 1 64 Tribe East Quarter 2 Ridgway Street Manchester M4 7LB Apartment 1 64 Tribe Ancoats 2 Butler Street Manchester M4 6BZ 2 Alternative formats This Home User Guide can also be provided in alternative formats including Braille large print or audio cassette or CD 3 What to do if you have a problem If you find a problem with your property then you can contact our Resident Services Team on 0161 447 5151 from Yam 5pm or email rent plumlife co uk who will arrange for the appropriate action to be taken For out of hours issues please call 0845 345 7808 from opm Yam To report a fault or discuss anything to do with your tenancy then please contact our Resident Services Team as above You can also report faults pay rent or find additional information through the Plumlife Management website Simply visit www plumlife co uk For emergency repairs communal systems and communal areas contact Plumlife as above during working hours The building manager is responsible for looking after Tribe Apartments at New Islington across Chippenham Road at East Quarter and nearby at Ancoats The building manager i
12. free exit through this door Visitor Exit For a visitor to leave the apartment block the green dome exit button at the ground floor main exit can be pressed this will then reslease the front door allowing free exit through the door In the event of the fire alarm being actived this door will automatically be released to allow free exit through this door Video handset in lounge of every Resident fob hand held fob unit apartment lt lt Video income access unit ground Audio income access unit and floor block entrance pedestrain gate 21 TETEE TETEE jane P4 L 4 amp 4 4 tYY 7 22 Use circuit as Call Plumlife 7 56 5 YES YES MCB Use circuit as lt 5 RCD wy NO Call Plumlife M NO YES Unplug faulty appliance until repaired Reset device Other appliances may be used 13 14 24 Decorating your apartment Residents information Please NOTE all the internal and external walls in this property are constructed from timber frame clad with plasterboard with a plaster skim finish Please also note it you would like to put up a picture in your apartment do not use bluetac pin Contact the Plumlife maintenance team to oversee this Great care must be taken should you intend to fix any items to the walls in this property or
13. lock your door you must lift the handle and then turn the key This will engage all the side locking mechanism into the door frame To open your door turn the key and press the handle down Cleaning The glazing units are made with Pilkington Activ self cleaning glass This generally does not require cleaning however if the windows do require cleaning this will be carried out by the building owner using professional window cleaners using a cherry picker for access as the attached cleaning and maintenance guidelines If the windows have become soiled between cleaning the outside of the sashes can be cleaned as under N Reverse the sash as before Clean the windows as items 1 to 3 above If you wish a non abrasive glass cleaner such as Mr Muscle Window Cleaner from the enclosed list may be used in lieu of soapy water Do not use a squeegee For health and safety reasons Do not lean out of the window Do not stand on a stool or chair The transom rail is set at a height to prevent people from falling when stood on the floor 25 Section 4 Site and Surroundings 26 Utility providers Ener G Heating amp Hot Water Contact the service centre on 0333 321 2010 For billing or meter reading contact sw2consumeraccount energ co uk For maintenance enquiries contact Switch2 Customerservices energ co uk EON Electricity Call the helpline with any issues on 0345 303 3040 United Utilities Water
14. setting can be viewed and then hand qe the securing ring Wher installation complete and the system is running normally adjust the thermostatic head to the preferred setting lor individual rooms then snap on the decorative remove white protective cp from valve body immediately the Setting the TRV ack that includes a manual lockshield with or Mistral TRY bodies The TRY be fitted as easily as a manual radiator valve aoid the problem of hydronic water flow nalse itis recommended that the differential pressure does mol exceed 02 Bar It strongly psi hi that an automatic bypass valve be fitted to system fitted with TRV The lockshield valve must also be set to control the water flow through the radiator to the correct level Initally set the TRY the required room temperature from you yi to ni away from home for any length of tim against freezing Provided that the ur to allow the temperature to stabdise er room temperature is required simply adjust the setting accordingly and repeat the f time the TRV can be tumed to the frost protection setting 7 If the temperature falls below 7C the valve will automatically ope ler remains in operation via a therm n giving protection stat 3 7 38 Removal of Radiator The 0 Setting TRY is
15. with in any way Please ask the building manager if you want to check your meter reading The wires leading from the meter go to the consumer unit which is located in the store cupboard in your apartment This unit contains the main on off switches and a number of MCB milliamp circuit breaker trio switches which protect individual circuits They are like small fuses that do not need rewiring MCBs automatically switch off the electricity supply should there be a fault for example due loose wiring or faulty appliances being connected to it Written alongside each MCB is a description of the circuit it protects power lighting etc Consumer unit amp MCBs What to do if a circuit fails If a circuit fails you should disconnect rather than just switch off any appliance that you think may have caused the problem It will oe obvious which circuit has been affected by checking the consumer unit where the switch on the relevant MCB will be in the off position Switching the MCB back on should restore the circuit be sure that you have identified the faulty appliance reconnect all other appliances and see if the MCB fuses again If it does it means there is still a faulty appliance somewhere which you should try to locate by disconnecting all appliances and reconnecting them in turn switching them on as you do SO Services connections Telephones There are connections for telephones and appliances in the living room a
16. TRIBE Home User Guide Section 1 Introduction Page About this guide 9 Alternative formats 3 What to do if you have a problem Important contact details 4 Section 3 Using your apartment Heat and moisture 8 Looking after your apartment Q Your heating system 12 Your ventilation system 13 Your hot water system 14 he electrical supply in your apartment 14 Internet Energy usage 17 Water usage 18 Environmental features of your apartment 19 Sustainable DIY 19 Specification and manufacturer details 20 Security 2 Decorating your apartment 24 Windows and doors 24 aaam Section 4 Site and surroundings Utility providers 26 Recycling and waste 26 Public transport 2 Local amenities 28 Responsible purchasing 3 Transport 5 2 Section 6 Appendix Operating the shower heaters and thermostat 34 TV and Sky connection 39 EU energy labeling 43 Section 1 Introduction 1 Ye TI this guide This Home User Guide has been prepared to provide you with all the information you need about your apartment and the facilities and services at your disposal Please take a little time now to read through this guide You can refer to it in the first instance but feel free to contact us at any time Please note personal safety always comes first If you are uncomfortable or unsure how to undertake any of the routine jobs within the apartment please contact an appropriate professional or Plumlife Resident Services for
17. ace dry fo its final finish For dried on surface marks an active household cleaner such as Cif Powercream will help to lift The mark from the surface This will also remove the polish in this area so the polish will need to be reapplied Recommendations of use To get the best out of your MISTRAL worksurfaces ensure you adhere to the following care guidelines Never put hot pans especially those made of cast iron directly onto your Mistral worktops because as with all worktop materials the intense heat can damage the surface Always use a hot pad or trivet with rubber feet under hot pans and other items such as oven trays Ensure pans do not overhang the edge of the hob as the reflection of the heat onto the surface can cause scorching Please take special note of this when using gas wok burners Avoid sliding hard objects across the surface particularly those with unglazed ceramic bases as ceramic is extremely hard and likely to scratch the surface Tip use the abrasive paper to smooth the underside of unglazed mugs Do not cut directly onto your Mistral surface use a cutting board worktop saver While MISTRAL surfaces are non porous it is still recommended that any spills are wiped up as soon as they occur Any spills can always be removed but the longer they are left the less simple the method Avoid exposing your Mistral surface to strong chemicals such as paint removers and oven cleaners Any spills should be imme
18. ammable Programmer Room Stat The programmable programmer controls the times your heating is on and room thermostat controls the heating in the 2No heating zones i e living room and hall This control is marked in degrees Celsius It is advised that the control is set in the range 18 21 for comfortable room temperatures Heating can be changed manually throughout the seasons for your personal comfort A thermostatic radiator valve IRV controls the room temperature of the room in which it is fitted The following information is included in the Home User Guide e Instructions for each of the above in plain English e Information regarding maintenance arrangements and seasonal adjustments e Appendix of operator s manuals and safety certificates and guarantee information Please note the Potterton Sirrus Heat Interface Unit is only to be adjusted by Potterton trained engineers Please contact Plumlife if maintenance is required Your ventilation system e Each apartment has a central extract ventilation system supplied and installed by the mechanical installer ROOTS mechanical e There are extract grills in the bathroom and the kitchen main extract unit is a cupboard in the kitchen or in the cupboard where the boiler kit and consumer unit is Operation e The extract system is running on a trickle permanently e The extract system will boost to a higher output automatically when the bathroom
19. are working e Do not store anything in your hall or on the communal landing especially anything that will burn easily e Use the fixed heating system in your apartment If this is not possible only use a convector heater in your hall Do not use ANY form of radiant heater especially one with either a flame gas or paraffin or a radiant element electric fire bar e Use your rooms only for their intended purpose do not use them as a workshop IF A FIRE BREAKS OUT IN YOUR APARTMENT e If you are in the room where the fire is leave straight away together with anybody else then close the door Do not stay behind to try put the fire out e everyone else in your apartment about the fire and get everybody to leave the apartment Close the front door and leave the building CALL THE FIRE BRIGADE IF YOU SEE OR HEAR OF A FIRE IN ANOTHER PART OF THE BUILDING e It will Usually be safe for you To stay in your own apartment e You must leave your apartment and the building if smoke or heat affects it Close all doors windows CALLING THE FIRE BRIGADE The fire brigade should always be called to a fire even if it only seems a small fire This should be done straight away The way to call the fire brigade is by telephone as follows 1 Dial 999 from a land line 112 from a mobile phone 2 When the operator answers give the telephone number you are ringing from and ask for FIRE 3 When the fire brigade reply te
20. ators open and try to leave windows ajar e Inthe kitchen and bathroom you will need much more ventilation as more steam is produced in these areas Your apartment is provided with an extractor fan or hood and ductwork from the kitchen and bathroom which will operate when required You need to ensure that the isolator switches for these systems are left on at all times Additionally the fans should be left running until any noticeable vapour has cleared e Cover pans when cooking to reduce steam and save energy e Place hot pans on heatproof mats only e Avoid drying clothes over radiators Movement and shrinkage As drying out progresses and the apartment is lived in and heated the building materials shrink which may cause small cracks to appear These are not structural defects and can be filled and covered in the normal process of periodic redecoration Some may recur to a reduced extent Such minor cracks are inevitable Please do not redecorate your apartment Efflorescence A consequence of drying out may be the appearance of a white deposit on walls called efflorescence This is caused by natural salts coming out of the wall materials and is quite normal It is not harmful and usually disappears over time If efflorescence occurs on internal walls it can be wiped or brushed away Looking after your apartment Apartment work surfaces MISTRAL by Karonia worksurfaces are easy to clean and maintain By following the simple care
21. by a hand held receiver transmitter supplied by the gate manufacturer please refer to gate installers manufacturers information for more detail Resident entry For residents to gain entry into the pedestrain gate the hand held fob unit will be offered up the fob reader which is built into the control panel this will release the gate For the resident to gain entry into the main block the hand held fob unit will be offered up to the fob reader built into the control panel this will release the front door Visitor entry For a visitor to gain entry into the pedestrain gate a call can be made from the pedestrain gate control panel to the wall mounted handset in an apartment the visitor can talk only to the apartment and the resident can release the pedestrain gate for entry For a visitor fo gain entry into the mail block a call can be made from the mail block control panel to the wall mounted handset in an apartment the visitor can talk to the apartment and the resident can release the front door for entry this ground floor entry control panel also has a camera built in which linked to the apartment video handset Resident exit For a resident to leave the apartment block the green dome exit button at the ground floor main exit can be pressed this will then reslease the front door allowing free exit through the door In the event of the fire alarm being actived this door will automatically be released to allow
22. diately cleared up with lots of soapy water to ensure that no damage occurs Replenishing your work surfaces Similar to other work surface materials general wear and scuff marks will appear on your Mistral surfaces over time However one of the outstanding features of Mistral is it can be replenished with ease Simply place the abrasive pad onto the ergonomic hand sanding pad and with light even pressure rub the whole of the surface Ensure that you do so with smalll circular motions in a clockwise direction To aid in maintaining a uniform finish the overall pattern of sanding should be first working from front to back covering all the worksurface and then do the same working in a right to left pattern simply place the abrasive pad onto the ergonomic hand sanding pad and with light even pressure rub the whole of the surface Ensure that you do so with small circular motions in a clockwise direction To aid in maintaining uniform finish the overall pattern of sanding should be first working from front to back covering all the worksurface and then do the same working in a right to left pattern Scratch removal If your surface has been marked or scratched to a degree that means they are not removed by replenishing the surface you will need to go through the following instructions ALWAYS TRY TO USE THE LEAST ABRASIVE METHOD FIRST Use table below for reference Most Abrasive 320 grit 320 Ds 400 grit 400 gr
23. e of MISTRAL material In this event please contact your installer who should be able to perform this process and restore your worktops Cleaning sanitary ware It is important that when cleaning sanitary ware the appropriate product is used to avoid any damage In general abrasive cleaning materials should not be used with acrylic products in any circumstances The use of abrasive cleaners should also be avoided on taps as the surface material is likely to be scratched eventually leading to the full removal of the surface material and subsequent corrosion 12 12 Security Access to the building is via an electronically controlled door You can allow visitors access by use of the video hand set in your apartment The building front entrance door is fitted with a multi point locking system and laminated glass We recommend the following additional measures to keep your apartment safe particularly if you live on ground or lower levels e Try and make your apartment look occupied e Remember to cancel papers milk or other regular deliveries before going on holiday Ask a neighbour to remove free papers and parcels e Leave lights on in the evening and use an automatic time switch Pack away easily stolen items e Never leave valuable and easily transportable items like computer equipment or car keys on view where they can be easily seen e Photograph valuable items and use marker pens to add your post code and apartment n
24. hen it has finished it can use a lot of energy when on e Fill the dishwasher up fully it before using it Don t be tempted by the half load facility as it is not as energy efficient Use the eco cycle if your dishwasher has one and open the door during the drying phrase to reduce the energy consumed and switch off completely when it is finished it can use a lot of energy when on standby Gadgets e Turn off chargers for mobile phones and laptops Turn off TVs radios DABs are particularly energy hungry and computers 18 Energy saving advice For energy saving tips please go to Energy Saving Trust Tel 0800 512 012 www est org myhome htto www energysavingtrust org uk domestic content home appliances Water usage Your apartment is provided with ifs own mains supply fed directly from the water meter located in the meter cupboard on each floor The stop tap will shut off all water to your apartment required Water shut off point stopcock Please familiarise yourself and test whether you are able to turn off the water or not Should you be unable to turn it off please contact Plumlife Resident Services All cold water is fed directly from the mains supply and is drinkable e General water savings systems installed in the apartment for example toilets taps are flow restricted and have dual flush cisterns as appropriate e All taps except the bath taps and showers are fitted with flow restrictors which
25. hot taps running always use the plug If you ve got a leaking hot tap now is the time To fix it so please inform Plumlife Lighting e Switch the lights off if the room is bright or no one is in it e Use natural light where possible e g remove books ornaments from window sills e Make sure that all your light fittings have energy efficient lamps bulbs Cooking e Use the correct pan size for the element on your electric hob e When cooking vegetables turn off the heat 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time they will finish cooking in the steam e Use a steamer to cook vegetables this uses only one element cook two or three vegetables e Use an electric kettle to boil water for cooking and keep it free of limescale Only boil the water you require in the kettle but make sure the element is covered e Plan ahead If defrosting a ready made meal get it out of the freezer earlier and put it in the fridge This helps to keep the fridge cool and reduces your energy consumption though defrosting e Wait until hot food cools before putting it in the fridge Try to ensure the fridge door is opened and closed as quickly as possible e If your freezer isn t full Then fill the empty soaces with crunched up paper or bubble wrap Washing e Wait for a full load before using your washing machine Using the half load programme does not save you energy water or detergent e Air dry your clothes when possible e Switch off the washer dryer w
26. ice aee 2on RE then st stieg 1 2 and then pima PROG and CH3 on RX1 cate for 15 minutes in each peoqramme salety oniy an can eevet the service interval timer This will be done es purto e ber tear as pat ol he babe tario 0545 1217 400 515 Heater INTRODUCTION This thermostatic radiator valve set has been ting Instructions developed to offer the installer suitable TRV that is m any in The bi direction TRV is avi without drain off facility ilable as single TRV of as ap INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Compression x compression TRV The Mistral 11 bi directional TRY body may be installed in either vertical horizontal positions In either flow or return For best performance we recommend the valves fitted with the headwork mounted vertically but where space is limited the valve maybe installed with the head mounted horizontally Installation procedures for Mistral II TRV bodies Prior to installing the TRV bodies ensure the system Is fre from debris and contamination and installed In accordance with good plumbing practice The white protective cap fitted the valve body may be used as a temporary ON OFF control device prior to fi iting the thermostatic head Fitting thermostatic heads Open thermostatic head to position 5 and pow head so the
27. instructions the beauty of your worktops can be preserved and your kitchen will retain that just installed look throughout its life Karonia care and maintenance kit This kit is designed to complement your normal everyday cleaning products so that you have everything you need to live with MISTRAL by Karonia The kit contains Plastic Carry Case 2 No Multi Purpose Cloths Ergonomic Hand Sanding Block 2 No Abrasive Paper P320 3 No Abrasive Paper P400 3 No Abrasive Paper P600 Abrasive Finishing Pad KARONIA Solid Surface Guard Routine cleaning Here are the steps you need to take to keep your MISTRAL worksurfaces in pristine condition For general cleaning use warm soapy water We would recommend our KARONIA Solid Surface Cleaner available from www karoniastore com for this task as it is particularly suited for use with solid surface worktops and also provides antibacterial protection After cleaning the worksurfaces ensure that they are completely dried After thoroughly cleaning the worksurfaces you should then apply the KARONIA Solid Surface Guard which will help to retain the surface lustre as well as increase its resistance to general wear and scuff marks On average we would suggest that this is done once a week 11 The KARONIA Solid Surface Guard should be sprayed lightly onto the worktop and then spread evenly over the surface using multi purpose cloth Using a dry multi purpose cloth buff the surf
28. it a 600 grit Least Abrasive Abrasive Pad Abrasive Pad Simply place the relevant abrasive paper or pad onto the ergonomic hand sanding pad and with moderate even pressure rub the area of the scratch When using the abrasive papers always work in small clockwise circular motions in an overall clockwise circular pattern Be sure to continually wipe the area with one of the cloths provided to ensure that dust is removed as it can hamper the process Also make sure that dust does not build up on the paper itself Once the scratch has been removed slowly feather out the area with the next lowest abrasive paper or pad and continue to do so until you get to the abrasive pad Higher level finishes Mistral worksurfaces can be finished to levels that are higher than the recommended matte and satin finishes If it is the case that your installer has finished your worksurfaces to a high gloss level for example you will need to find out the grade of abrasive pad used This information should be on your product warranty form Surfaces with a higher level of finish will show general wear and scuff marks more readily than those finished at the recommended matte and satin levels PLEASE NOTE Dark colours will show general wear and scuff marks more readily than lighter colours Product repair Another great benefit of MISTRAL worksurfaces is in the rare case you accidently damage your worksurface it is possible to repair it by using another piec
29. light switch is turned on e When the bathroom light switch is turned off the extract will automatically drop back to trickle e The extract can also be boosted from the kitchen via a dedicated switch on the multi gang grid switch arrangement again once turned off here the extract will drop back to trickle Isolation e Adjacent each extract unit is a 230v spur and 3 pole isolator these are for isolation and maintenance only by a qualified technician and not to be operated by any tenants or non qualified persons e See below for details of operation amp maintenance isolation 14 230v spur and 3 pole isolator adjacent each extractor unit Bathroom light switch for automatic boost of extract Kitchen grid switches arrangement with boost on far right Your hot water system The hot water is provided by the heat exchange unit this provides hot water when the hot water tap is tuned on There is no hot water storage tank The following literature is enclosed within section 5 of the residents information pack e Information regarding maintenance arrangements and seasonal adjustments e Appendix of operator s manuals and safety certificates and guarantee information The electrical supply in your apartment The electrical supply enters your apartment through the electricity meter located in the meter room on the ground floor The meter and the cable leading to it belong to the electricity company and should not be tampered
30. ll them clearly the address where the fire is 4 Do not end the call until the fire brigade have repeated the address to you and you are sure they have got it right The fire brigade cannot help if they do not have the full address Smoke and heat detectors Each apartment has 2 devices to detect smoke and heat In the hallway there is an OPTICAL type of smoke detector El146 In the kitchen there is HEAT detector AICO EI144 These detectors are classed as domestic to 55839 Pt6 These two devices are Ceiling mounted Mains powered amp battery backup Interconnected with a 230v cable Simultaneously activate each other once triggered Supplied on their own dedicated circuit via a separate MCB in the consumer unit For operation amp maintenance see attached manufacturers specification sheets and literature Emergency service contact details The nearest Accident and Emergency department is located at the following address Manchester Royal Infirmary Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Tel 0161 276 1234 wWw cmftt nhs uk royal infirmary Your local police station is Central Park Northampton Road Manchester M40 5BP Tel 0161 856 3521 Email manchestereast gmp police uk The local fire station is located at Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service Manchester Central Fire Station Thompson Street New Cross Manchester M4 Tel 0161 608 5327 In the event of an emergency dial 999 from a landline or 112 fr
31. mail m anc chestereast gmp police uk Urban Vilage Medical F Prin rimary Care ent a MA 6 0161 272 5656 0 TU 245 7474 Shaporan osque 75 2 Road Tel 016 Sy 819161616 gt Loreto oi ae Collec Chi Kee M 1 n 41 Store NS OX mS pee S Co op Food Balloon Street Ha 21 News 20 Oldham Road Bank Co Bank ae A Park aloon Street W Close NC ache S T er eisure Centre Mao QE 0161 838 9190 Museum of the Manchester Regiment Ashton Town Halll Market Place OL6 6DL Tel 0161 342 2254 Theatre The National Football Museum Urbis E 9 War Museum North 07 61 12 74 0600 heatre isumer must make decisio ons on every day purche US consideration los yet more p products Responsibk ole pure cha at ation for the i f the products we buy on both p De purr iet ihe ent can make a significant a difference to the V ene aie gy Y prices 2 190 rise the S ROVAN JY CONSUL f essential apartment The products you purchase for y lt overall fuel bills for your panes the time to consider the Sedi erm use products We have outlined a few key Electrical equipment V s set top boxes and radios are beir ntial savin Je HACE Sei iben gt The ap
32. nd bedroom You must make arrangements directly with a supplier for a telephone service if you require a landline Internet Please do not reuse an old BI Virgin Sky router as these are not compatible with the system and cause issues for other residents For a wired connection you plug your either directly into the port the wall into a fast ethernet switch If you would like wireless connectivity then you will need a wireless access point rather than a router Tribe supply these for a modest cost 15 10 Television There are sockets for TV aerials in the living room and bedroom which are connected to the mains aerial located on the roof the building is also wired for Sky subject to you providing the relevant de coder You are responsible for obtaining a television licence before using a TV in your property Internet Tribe Apartments benefit from broadband delivered into every apartment to a media point in your lounge You can plug your computer directly into the socket in the media plate or plug in a wireless router that will serve all wireless enabled devices in your apartment The Broadband supply is available to you immediately there is no need to enter into a supply agreement with a telecoms company although you will need to do this if you require the land line to be connected in your apartment Each block of 64 apartments is supplied with a 30mbs supply which is not contended ie shared
33. nted equipment like socket outlets switch spurs alarm equipment consumer unit BT and TV aerial outlet points room thermostat boxing into waste pipes etc Under no circumstances are fixings to be made in the store room containing the HIU consumer unit etc Windows and doors Windows e All windows are double triple glazed thermally broken aluminium Night vents e These are located at the top of the frames and are designed to allow free air movement operate slide the vent to open and opposite to close Windows with locking handles To open press the button on the handle Windows are left unlockeq Tilt and turn windows 1 2 When opening the sash when the handle is the horizontal position the window tilts inwards until the restrictor is activated To turn the sash for window cleaning insert the key which can be obtained from the Building Manager and turn and move the handle to the vertical position the sash will open inwards the window can now be cleaned To close the sash pull the sash and return to the locked position and return the key to the Building Manager Additional ventilation All windows are designed to allow the window to be opened slightly but still retain your security To operate open the fastener handle and push open the window very slightly by approximately 12mm 27 and close shut the handle fastener 9 4 144 6 Ko Close your door until it latches using the handle To
34. om a mobile phone section 3 Using Your Apartment 1 Heat and moisture Moisture from construction Your apartment has been substantially refurbished during the last 18 months and may need to be acclimatised gently for at least six months so that it can dry out gradually When you move in to your new apartment there is moisture present that will have been absorbed by the building materials during construction You may not feel it and it will certainly not do you any harm but it does need to evaporate slowly and be ventilated away slow evaporation helps to minimise shrinkage cracking This can be achieved by keeping your apartment at a reasonably even temperature at all times during the drying out period The heating should be used sparingly at first so that the underlying building structure warms up and dries out gradually We recommend that the central heating thermostat should be set at no higher than 20 C or at 4 on the radiator valve unless extreme weather conditions are experienced At the same time the evaporating moisture needs to be ventilated away in order to avoid problems with dampness and condensation which will otherwise cause a black mould to grow on the walls appearing as a dark stain You can help this drying process by leaving windows open for as long as you can each day and ensure that trickle vents in the window frames are left open Internal doors should be left open where possible to allow appropriate air circulati
35. on and cupboard doors should be left open Moisture from occupation Once the building materials have dried out modern standards of insulation should ensure you no longer experience condensation from the construction process Even then however some normal daily activities produce a great deal of water vapour which can cause condensation around the apartment Condensation is steam or water vapour which reverts to water on contact with a cold surface As with moisture from construction it can sometimes cause mould on walls and ceilings especially in unventilated corners and behind cupboards If allowed to persist condensation and mould can damage clothes bedding floor coverings decorations and the apartment itself Next to shrinkage condensation is the most common problem in newly constructed apartments The following guidelines will help reduce these risks particularly during the drying out period e low level of heating should be maintained at all times during the drying out period Even when this period Is over it is advisable to maintain the temperature at a low level or set the time clock so that your apartment has preheated before you return An apartment which is continually occupied or maintained at a warm temperature is less conducive to generating condensation e Do not use portable gas heaters instead of the installed heating system These supplementary heaters create a great deal of water vapour when burning e Keep ventil
36. pr 4102 ately 75 eee 2 energy efficie labels These prea the pote Energy Saving 1 Fus recommended digital radios can use annually than a standard digital radio Organic believe it is healthier Orgc rsity is encouraged and e Many people purchase organic food because they Is 2 V dese AM the AWWA as biodive 25 abling wildlife to flourish emes available in your area You ca SG h Ra r m 2 D 0 2 us D j 59 h E mi eran gereview com Transport e tram at New Islington and T PES is 5 24 2 For more information please Nww metrolink co uk JOKOAK Railway network Manchester Piccadilly is only 10 minutes walk Wenn Tribe Jump on Es at New Piccadilly station is one sh way Local va 22 Manchester Airport Sheffield 55 OF Healy Hale Liver ana Bury pool Wig For more information please log onto www nationalrail co uk 1 to he ci city ceni nir u Ww RR ny d walking routes r City Centre and This section lets you know a glance the maintenance required to ensure your apartment continues to operate efficiently IQ EE ten Um Required Cycle works Heat Interface Unit Heat Inte
37. rface Unit Unit Pumfe omoke Alarm Replace back up Yearly Resident batteries Section 6 Appendix Energy labels explained All home appliances are rated from D to show how energy efficient a product is Click on this link to find out more http www which co uk energy saving money guides energy labels ex plained Operating the shower heater and thermostat Shower 1 On off control Turn the handle clockwise to turn on and increase the flow of water Turn the handle anti clockwise to turn off tne flow of water 2 Temperature control Adjustable temperature control Turn the handle clockwise for a cooler temperature Turn the handle anti clockwise for a hotter temperature Need help Give us call 0844 701 and speak to one of our trained advisers 34 Thermostat TP5000 Si TP5000 RF Si User Instructions 5 and release the RESET bution to t Note If set up for 4 events per day events 3 amp 4 are skipper day events 2 3 485 are skipped and the eve To adjust the factory pre settings amp set your own time and temperature pu For Days 1 5 weekdays Pen PROG Fig 2 P EEE i woo d Dos 1 2 34 5 1 3 b la a ar Fig ai ta adast tha TEE purs UNE ch age In Hr increments Use A or V buttons Fig 5 to ul 2 to mo
38. s on site at the three blocks during weekdays some days starting and finishing early other days later to facilitate contact with residents who work regular daytime hours For further information please COMAC Martin Blatchley Buliding Manager Southern Gate 729 Princess Road Manchester M20 2LT Tel 0161 447 5151 Mob 07583 682 399 Email rent plumlife co uk Important contact details Utilities Your services are currently supplied by the following companies Any queries with regard to supply tariffs and alternative options should be addressed to them Please make sure you keep records of the meter readings taken on the day you moved in to the property your bills will oe calculated from these readings and you must give them to the service providers For your own safety no one should have to gain access to your property for any meter readings as all your meters are external Electricity Meter number Ground floor meter room Tribe Energy Limited Meter number With heat exchanger remotely read Water Meter number Meter located in service riser on your floor Note all services are billed by the service provider ir contact details are as follows tose Limited Iu ape ere collection of 81276 gc TW We series are ee ele ess a el Wronmentaly f frier n be fou glazing sub stat ernc 2 wa hot water qud is charged
39. tment for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Defra For more information about the EU energy label visit www direct gov uk energylabel You can also contact the Defra team via email on efficient products defra gsi gov uk or telephone on 08459 33 55 77 to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about the label For more information about saving money on your energy bills visit www est org uk myhome You may also find the Green Claims Guidance useful which sets out the standards of information consumers can expect when provided with information about the environmental performance of a product Search online for Green Claims Guidance Department for Environment Crown Copyright Food and Rural Affairs
40. together with the choice of sanitary ware give a water usage of less than 105 per person code 3 which is an improvement on the maximum permitted level of 125l day under section G of the Building Regulations Appliances Your property is provided with an oven hob washer dryer and dishwasher These are provided with hot and cold water feeds waste pipe and mechanical ventilation as required Isolator switches for the power supply to these soaces are located above the worktop isolating switch with a socket outlet on the wall to the rear of the appliance soace and suitably engraved Appliances have been connected to these points in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions It is a good idea to re check the connections once the appliances have been in use for a day or two dripping connections can cause serious damage For further advice on water usage contact Water UK Tel 02073 441 844 www water org Directgov literature on Energy Efficient Appliances is enclosed 10 The environmental features of your apartment Your apartment is of concrete frame and brick construction and has been refurbished to very high insulation standards to save energy Ihe heating system is powered by a high efficiency low carbon boiler in the energy centre with very flexible controls Low energy lighting and water saving fittings are installed All timber products used in the building are from sustainable sources and the insulation has a
41. u have a TV DVD Video amp SKY Receiver IMPORTANT NOTE To enable SKY reception you will need to set up a contract with BSKYB Once this is arranged then you will have a SKY Receiver and be able to follow the instructions below Plug a CT100 cable into the wall socket marked TV Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into TV Input socket on SKY Receiver Plug two CT100 cables into the wall sockets marked Satl and Sat 2 Plug the other end of these cables into Inout 1 and Input 2 on SKY Receiver Use another CT100 cable to connect the SKY receiver to the DVD video input socket Use another CT100 cable to connect the video output socket to the rear of TV Tune TV amp DVD video to the local transmitter and to the SKY Receiver SKY Receiver DMA DIAY o 10 ss Ss 4 CX m LJ rne 5 at m a le Take 1 i L a T sd E 5 a m P i L E a a L a f n 1 i m 4 Pa Tu EM m hel e m VV The new labels will be introduced on a product by product basis over time which means that both old and new will be in use for some time What else influences energy efficiency The way a product is used will also influence how much energy it ultimately uses
42. umber so that your property can be traced if recovered after a theft Similarly make a note of all serial numbers e Make sure that the contents of your apartment are fully insured against fire and theft Your windows are fitted with locks and will be able to be closed or opened in Tilt mode only without a key Should you wish to open the windows fully temporarily e g for cleaning then please ask the building manager for the key Your heating system This guide contains instructions on how to operate your central heating system These instructions should have been explained to you during your handover should you have any problems in how operate or maintain appliances please contact the Plumlife team see page 3 Biomass boiler Your central heating system and hot water system is fed from the Energy Centre This system is fired by a bio mass boiler with a heat exchange unit in the storeroom in your apartment The operating manual for this system is in the mechanical section of this information pack which is section 5 of this guide Should you have any queries difficulties please contact the Plumlife team see page 3 This centralised heating plant runs efficiently on recycled waste timber which is clasified as renewable because the trees used are replaced with replanted saplings The carbon dioxide released by the system is absoroed by the replacement trees making it virtually carbon neutral Combined Progr
43. ve to next preset time amp temp Event 2 Repeat steps b c amp d for programming Events 3 4 5 amp 6 Press PROG Fig 2 to show 1 pre sot time and temperature Event Days 6 7 Fig 7 perature events for programme time and ter terga display will start to io enter thermoviat mode A frost peatecth ihe display 35 the down aero v anos OFF wil appear display nino bath a and 35 Temporary User Overrides is dispiaryer programmed temper ature press A noms grammed eveni Fig 10 beginning next Frost t vom pres low can be whilst away from pell lind a A low wi flash in the m D dipl Fig 12 ays to battery before the unit will switch off Remove 5 7 batteries d bins t new ones All settings Including time are Press and release the RESET button to restart the unit Fig 1 MB If the display ever walts have been palred In the factory and no commitikonin Fis 14 Step 4 2 Jonn saps 5 aed then petis FROG and CH AXI WF applicabile peram steps 1 3 and 5
44. with other parties although that supply is shared internally between all occupiers It should be sufficient capacity for regular email iolayer and general use If it proves to be inadequate because you regularly stream movies or need high bandwidth for other reasons then you can acquire higher bandwidth from our communal supplier Simply IP or alternatively enter into a contract with a telecoms supplier oroadband is often supplied at relatively low cost with a telephone landline contract and of course you can benefit from our communal supply while you wait for the telecom s supply to be connected Light fittings Pendant and batten holders are fitted with large bayonet cap energy efficient lamps as the new requirements for BREEAM Recessed lamps to the living rooms bathroom and kitchen are fitted with sealed 10 000 hour LED s these need be changed by Plumlife if they fail Bulbs for the pendant batten holders are available from B amp Q or similar stores and large supermarkets Energy usage This section contains advice and tips about how to reduce the amount of energy that you use in your apartment and keep your utility bills down at the same time Heating e urn down the thermostat to 19 C and set the timer so if comes on no more than 30 minutes before you get up and switches off half an hour before you leave in the morning e Move furniture away from radiators to let the heat into the room Water Don t leave
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